Indianapolis, Ind., May 29, 2014 ─ A new state-by-state analysis shows that Indiana could add up to 8,364 jobs and $1.3 billion to the state economy in 2020 if federal restrictions on U.S. crude exports were lifted, said Executive Director of the Indiana …
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 ─ A new state-by-state analysis shows that 18 U.S. states could gain over 5,000 jobs each in 2020 from exports of U.S. crude oil, said API Vice President for Regulatory and Economic Policy Kyle Isakower. The study also forecasts …
Washington, D.C., May 29, 2014 ─ A new state-by-state analysis shows that California could add up to 23,787 jobs and $2.06 billion to the state economy in 2020 if federal restrictions on U.S. crude exports were lifted, said API Vice President for …
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2014 – Nearly the entire country would be “closed for business” if EPA further tightens Ozone NAAQS standards in its upcoming proposal, API director of Regulatory and Scientific Policy Howard Feldman said in a conference call with …
Anchorage, Alaska, May 27, 2014 ─ Strong bipartisan majorities of registered Alaska voters support increased production of U.S. oil and natural gas, according to a new poll released by API. “Today’s poll shows strong majorities of Alaska voters support …
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2014 ─ Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) rose 2.3 percent from April 2013 to average nearly 19.0 million barrels per day last month. These were the highest April deliveries in four years. “April brought strong year- …
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2014 ─ Strong, bipartisan majorities of registered voters recognize the benefits of exporting U.S. natural gas, according to a national poll released by API. “Voters understand that natural gas exports will create thousands of jobs and …
Brian Straessle | 202.682.8114 | straessleb@api.org WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014 – A comprehensive third-party study released today by the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) shows that Bakken crude oil is very similar to other light crudes and meets all …
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014 – EPA’s refinery rule proposed today comes with a high price tag but uncertain environmental benefits while emissions continue to fall under existing regulations, according to API Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs …
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014 ─ API Director of Upstream and Industry Operations Erik Milito underscored the strategic and economic value of American energy exports after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today issued an Environmental Assessment …
HOUSTON, May 8, 2014 – The Center for Offshore Safety hosted leaders from industry, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and the U.S. Coast Guard today for an in-depth discussion of efforts to enhance the safety of offshore oil and natural …
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2014 – API objected to unnecessary restrictions on seismic surveys in comments submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on the agency’s final programmatic environmental impact statement for proposed surveys in the …
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014 – The world’s most advanced industry certification standard for oil and natural gas service providers, API Specification Q2, is being fully implemented, and API has already received more than 50 applications for certification from …
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 ─ API Downstream Operations Senior Manager, Refining and Oil Sands, Cindy Schild said after years of delays and excuses by the president, it’s now time for Congress to take the lead and approve the Keystone XL pipeline. “It’s time …
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2014 – API released the following statement on the Department of Transportation’s draft rail safety regulations sent today to the White House Office of Management and Budget. “We are pleased to hear that the Department of Transportation …
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2014 ─ API President and CEO Jack Gerard applauded the latest bipartisan effort to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. “The renewed bipartisan push in Congress to approve the Keystone XL pipeline should send a clear message to the White …
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2014 – In a letter released today, API asked EPA to build in an adequate margin of safety when setting the final ethanol mandates for 2014 because projections of gasoline demand often miss the mark: “Given the uncertainties in …
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2014 ─ API President and CEO Jack Gerard welcomed today’s vote on legislation to fast-track U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The measure, H.R. 6, was approved by the Energy and Commerce Committee. “The case for natural gas …
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2014 – The American Petroleum Institute announced today veteran Democratic policy strategist Louis Finkel will lead the oil and natural gas industry association’s government relations efforts, becoming effective May 27. “Louis brings …
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2014 – The United States needs to increase the number of STEM graduates to ensure that we have a workforce capable of continuing American global energy leadership, API President and CEO Jack Gerard said during the U.S. News STEM …
